Instrumental hip hop is therefore hip hop music without emcee accompaniment. This format affords the producer the flexibility to create more complex, richly detailed and varied instrumentals, with less emphasis on vocals. Songs of this genre may wander off in different musical directions without the vocal constraints of the MC.
Although producers have made and released hip hop beats without MCs since hip hop's inception, those records rarely became well-known. Jazz keyboard legend Herbie Hancock and bassist/producer Bill Laswell's electro-inspired collaborations are notable exceptions. 1983's Future Shock album and hit single "Rockit" featured turntablist Grand Mixer D.ST, the first instance of turntables in jazz fusion and gave the instrument widespread exposure.
The release of DJ Shadow's debut album Endtroducing..... in 1996 saw the beginnings of a movement in instrumental hip hop. Relying mainly on a combination of sampled funk, hip hop and film score, DJ Shadow's innovative sample arrangements influenced countless producers and musicians. In recent years, artists such as RJD2, J Dilla, Pete Rock, MF Doom, Danny!, Madlib, and Blockhead have garnered critical acclaim with a number of instrumental hip hop albums.
Instrumental hip hop has yet to be fully recognized as a genre unto itself, and is often clumped in with trip hop, downtempo, electronica, or industrial music. This may in part be because it is so hard to classify, as when a hip hop beat is separated from rapping and varied enough to hold a listener's attention by itself, it can go off in many musical directions.
Instrumental hip hop is sometimes confused with instrumental funk songs as hip hop originated from funk in the first place.
Igor's Theme
Tyler the Creator Lyrics
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Runnin', runnin', runnin', runnin'
Uh!
Heaven, heaven
(Ooh) he's coming
Ridin' 'round town, they gon' feel this one
Ridin' 'round town, they gon' feel this one
Ridin' 'round town, they gon' feel this one
Ridin', ridin' 'round town, they gon' feel this one (oh)
(Got my, got my, got my, got my eyes open)
(Got my, got my, got my eyes open) (oh)
(Got my, got my, got my, got my eyes open)
(Got my eyes open)
Oh, yeah (one)
Oh, uh
He's coming
Runnin', runnin', runnin', runnin', runnin', runnin'
One, one, one, one, one, one, one, one, one, one
He's coming
Ridin' 'round town, they gon' feel this one (they gon' feel this one)
Ridin' 'round town, they gon' feel this one
Ridin' 'round town, they gon' feel (they gon' feel this one)
Ridin', ridin' 'round town, they gon' feel this one, oh
(Got my eyes open)
I'm ridin', I'm ridin' (got my, got my, got my eyes open)
Oh, yeah (got my, got my eyes open)
I'm ridin', I'm ridin', yeah (got my, got my, got my, got my eyes)
Igor
One, down, down, down, down
Down, down, down, down, down
Down, down
Down, one
Yeah, ho
Yeah, ho
Yeah, ho
Yeah, ho (one)
Yeah, ho
One, one, one
Got my eyes open
Got my, got my, got my eyes open
Runnin', runnin', runnin'
Got my eyes open
One, one, one, one, one, one, one, one, one, one
One
One, one
One, one
Got my, got my, got my, got my, got my, got my (one, one, one, one)
The lyrics of Tyler the Creator's song "Igor's Theme" are repetitive and minimalist, centered around a simple beat and a few phrases that are repeated throughout the song. The first lines repeat the number one ten times, followed by the phrase "runnin', runnin', runnin'" which could signify that Igor is in a hurry or has somewhere important to be. The next lines bring a change to a more hopeful and promising tune as Tyler utters "heaven, heaven... he's coming" which could suggest that Tyler is waiting for someone special, someone he holds in high regard, someone who brings him joy and hope.
The following lines continue the repetition pattern and show Tyler riding around town on a mission, proclaiming that people will feel his presence. The phrase "got my eyes open" repeats several times, suggesting Tyler's awareness of his surroundings and his intention to be alert and vigilant. The song ends with a final repetition of "one, one, one" and "got my, got my, got my eyes open," emphasizing the importance of being aware and present in the moment.
Overall, "Igor's Theme" is a powerful and evocative song, relying on the strength of its repetitive structure and the evocative power of its lyrics to create an immersive and memorable listening experience.
Line by Line Meaning
One, one, one, one, one, one, one, one, one, one
The repetition of 'one' signifies that something important is about to happen.
Runnin', runnin', runnin', runnin'
The repetition of 'runnin'' implies a sense of urgency and excitement, as if the artist is running towards something important.
Uh!
This onomatopoeic sound indicates a sudden realization or excitement.
Heaven, heaven
The repetition of 'heaven' suggests that the artist is anticipating something amazing or life-changing.
(Ooh) he's coming
This line implies that the artist is eagerly waiting for someone or something to arrive.
Ridin' 'round town, they gon' feel this one
The artist believes that his music is so powerful that it will have an impact on people wherever he goes.
Got my, got my, got my, got my eyes open
The artist is alert and paying close attention to his surroundings, possibly in anticipation of something important.
Oh, yeah (one)
The artist is excited and anticipating something great, indicated by the drawn-out and extended 'oh'.
Oh, uh
This line represents a sudden realization or surprise.
He's coming
The artist is eagerly anticipating the arrival of someone or something.
Ridin', ridin' 'round town, they gon' feel this one (oh)
The artist is confident that his music will have a profound effect on listeners wherever he goes, further emphasizing his excitement to share it with the world.
Igor
The title of the song refers to a fictional character named Igor, potentially representing a major theme in the song and album.
One, down, down, down, down
The repetition of 'down' implies a sense of descent or loss, potentially foreshadowing a negative turn in the narrative.
Yeah, ho
This may be used as a chant to express excitement and hype or to intimidate others.
Got my eyes open
The artist is constantly alert, potentially to avoid danger or miss out on something important.
One, one, one
The repetition of 'one' represents unity and a sense of coming together, potentially hinting at the overlying message of the song and album.
Got my, got my, got my, got my, got my, got my (one, one, one, one)
The artist is alert and prepared for something major to happen, potentially signaling a theme of anticipation or tension.
Lyrics Ā© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Tyler Okonma, Symere Woods
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Lyrics:
[Tyler, The Creator & Lil Uzi Vert]
What? What? What? What? What? What? What? What? What? What?
Uh!
Runnin', runninā, runnin', runnin'
Uh!
Heaven, heaven (Ooh)
Heās coming
[Lil Uzi Vert]
Ridin' 'round town, they gon' feel this one
Ridin' 'round town, they gon' feel this one
Ridin' āround town, they gonā feel this one
Ridin', ridinā 'round town, they gon' feel this one
Got my, got my, got my, got my eyes open
Got my, got my, got my eyes open
Got my, got my, got my, got my eyes open
Got my eyes open
[Tyler, The Creator & Lil Uzi Vert]
Oh, yeah (What?)
Oh-oh-oh, yeah
He's cominā
Runnin', runnin', runnin', runnin', runnin', runnin'
What? What? What? What? What? What? What? What? What? What?
He's comin'
[Lil Uzi Vert, Solange & Tyler, The Creator]
Ridin' 'round town, they gon' feel this one (They gon' feel this one)
Ridin' 'round town, they gon' feel this one
Ridin' 'round town, they gon' feel (They gon' feel this one)
Ridin', ridin' 'round town, they gon' feel this one, oh
(Got my eyes open)
I'm ridin', I'm ridin'
(Got my, got my, got my eyes open)
Oh, yeah
(Got my, got my eyes open)
I'm ridin', I'm ridin', yeah, I'm
(Got my, got my, got my, got my eyes)
Igor
[Lil Uzi Vert & Tyler, The Creator]
What?
Down, down, down, down, down
Down, down, down, down
Down, down
Dow-dow-dow-dow-dow-dow-dow-dow-
What?
Yeah, ho
Yeah, ho
Yeah, ho
Yeah, ho (What?)
Yeah, ho
What, what, what?
Got my eyes open
Got my, got my, got my eyes open
Runnin', runnin', runnin'
Got my eyes open
[Outro: Lil Uzi Vert]
What? What? What? What? What? What? What? What? What? What?
Wha-wha-wha-wha-wha-wha-what?
What? What?
What? What?
Got my, got my, got my, got my, got my, got my, got my, got my
What? What? What? What?
@hectorzeroni361
Call me crazy but this is one of the best intro tracks to an album Iāve ever heard
@Anna-xk2bi
i couldnāt agree more hector
@georgefantano4396
lmao listen to more music bud
@hectorzeroni361
@@georgefantano4396 ok George
@ugonwigwe5136
easily yep
@eldoubleuu
100% agree
@unfresh1674
Who tf knew uzi could sing a hook and nobody even recognize himššæššÆ he killed it
@Lo-pm8cn
I hate Uzi with a passion but he hit this one outta the park I honestly thought it was Tyler the whole time
@getestar8964
@@Lo-pm8cn Damn you hate him with a passion? What that man do to you?
@Lo-pm8cn
@@getestar8964 Be Booty My guy